Taiwan's relationship with its most important global backer the United States has gotten off to a strong start with President Joe Biden's new administration, after the island's de facto ambassador ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccines become latest frontline in China’s campaign to win hearts of Taiwanese
Beijing is touting a state programme that gives Taiwanese in China priority for COVID-19 vaccines, prompting concern within Taiwan’s government which sees it as the latest Chinese tool to win over the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan heartened as senior diplomat attends Biden inauguration
Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington attended the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, hearting the Chinese-claimed island which has been nervous it would not win the same level of support ... ( read original story ...)
In historic shift, Taiwan firms return home from mainland
Taiwan firms have invested nearly US$200 billion in the mainland, making them one of the largest outside investors, and played an important role in the China export miracle. ( read original story ...)
Poll shows investors turning cautious
Following the TAIEX’s dramatic rise over the past year, investors have turned cautious about the market’s direction going forward, a survey released by Cathay Financial Holding Co (國泰金控) yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor suppliers announce plans to come to Arizona
Ahead of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's forthcoming #Phoenix plant, we might know the first of its suppliers. The companies made the announcements in late 2020, according to Taiwanese media ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s semiconductor success
In terms of the economic outlook for the semiconductor industry, Taiwan has outperformed the rest of the world for three consecutive years. This is quite rare. In addition, Taiwan has been playing an ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Communist Party Apparatchik Demands Progress on Taiwan ‘Unification’
The Chinese government's top political adviser called on Taiwan affairs staff to produce "outstanding achievements." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees export orders from mainland grow in 2020
Taiwanese companies received export orders worth a total of 13766 billion US dollars from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong in 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Says Joe Biden Backs Taiwan As Blinken Warns China Invasion ‘Grievous Mistake’
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of state was quizzed by senators Tuesday at his confirmation hearing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s MediaTek unveils 5G chip to try to cement market lead
Taiwan's MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chipset for smartphones, betting on wider adoption of 5G devices to try to keep its status as the world's largest mobile chipmaker. MediaTek recently ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan 2020 export orders hit record high, outlook bright
Taiwan's export orders rebounded sharply in 2020 hitting a record high, boosted by strong demand for the island's technology products as telecommuting took hold around the world during strict ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma makes first public appearance since Ant’s cancelled IPO
Jack Ma has resurfaced in a video praising China’s teachers, marking the first time the billionaire has been seen in public since Ant Group’s planned $37bn initial public offering was halted nearly ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways
Insights into how some of the largest suppliers of global brands are being engaged by investors on sustainability topics, as well as how sustainable finance is rising rapidly in Taiwan among ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan December Export Orders Surged 38% on Soaring Tech Demand
Taiwan’s exporters defied a global slowdown to post their fastest growth in orders in over a decade in December, fueled by rising demand for chips and smartphones. ( read original story ...)
Intel under pressure to ramp up outsourcing to Asian chipmakers
Asia’s biggest chipmakers hope Intel on Thursday will confirm long-standing talks to give them a bigger role in making its flagship chip products, as the U.S. semiconductor titan struggles to keep ... ( read original story ...)